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Burnce Family History

Burnce Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bunce, Burne, Burich, Bunde, Bence, Bursch, Bourne, Brice, Burns

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Where is the Burnce family from?

You can see how Burnce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnce family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnce families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Burnce families living in Berwickshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Burnce's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Burnce families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burnce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnce. 100% of Burnce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burnce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Burnce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnce census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Burnce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Burnce. For the veterans among your Burnce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnce lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Burnce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burnce in 1993 was 89, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnce ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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